US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY EB over Cowskin Creek Drainage

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 10.63 MI E K251 EB · Structure no. 999905400874301

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY EB over Cowskin Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US54/US400 HWY EB over Cowskin Creek Drainage in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,580 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS54/US400 HWY EB
CrossesCowskin Creek Drainage
Location10.63 MI E K251 EB
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66417, -97.4875
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,250 (2023)
Projected traffic24,580 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US54/US400 HWY EB over Cowskin Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY EB over Cowskin Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US54/US400 HWY EB over Cowskin Creek Drainage carry?

About 18,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY EB over Cowskin Creek Drainage?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY EB over Cowskin Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.